Product Design & Digital Manufacturing Teacher Professional Development

The Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub will be hosting a Product Design & Digital Manufacturing (CAD & CAM) Teacher Professional Development Workshop facilitated by STEM Punks.

In today's rapidly evolving world, equipping students with design thinking, digital manufacturing, and electronics skills is crucial. This Professional Development program empowers teachers to integrate these vital skills into their Curriculum through hands-on experience with 3D Design, circuitry, and manufacturing processes

​When: Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 8.45am - 3.00pm

Where: Queensland Government Office, 99 Hospital Road, Emerald Qld 4720

Cost: $25.00 per person (includes catering)

About this event:

This one-day Professional Development program provides a hands-on, immersive learning experience. Through interactive workshops, you will explore Design Thinking principles, master 3D-Design software, and learn to integrate Circuitry into your product creations. The program culminates in collaborative project work, where teachers will apply their new skills to develop curriculum-aligned projects ready for classroom implementation. Support and resources will be provided to ensure ongoing success in classroom delivery.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Apply the Design Thinking Process: Empathise with local and global perspectives and address real-world challenges to design human-centred solutions.

3D Design and Manufacturing: You will develop proficiency in 3D Design software through hands-on activities and project-based learning, including CAD and CAM.

Circuit Design and Application: You will gain a foundational understanding of basic circuitry and electronics through hands-on experimentation. You will build and test simple circuits, learn to integrate electronic components with 3D Designs, and explore the potential for interactive and functional products using Coding.

Session 1: Introcution to Design Thinking (9am-10.30am)

• Program introduction and icebreaker activity
• Overview of the day's agenda and learning objectives
• Importance of Digital Design and Electrical Circuits in STEM education
• Overview of STEM Tools for the classroom
• Hands-on activity: Design Thinking as an Innovation Tool

Session 2: Digital Design and Electrical Circuits (11:00am - 12:30pm)

• Introduction to 3D Design Tools and its applications in education
• Introduction to Electrical Circuit Design Tools and its applications in education
• Hands-on activity: Product Design Principals

Session 3: Product Design Challenge (1:30 pm - 3pm)

• Designing interactive systems, introduction to 3D interactive tools and Coding
• Introduction to Agile Project Management for student projects
• Hands-on activity: Design your own product using STEM Tools, Rapid Prototyping and evaluation.

What you need: Laptop

Enquiries: Tess Lyons, Principal Capability Development Officer, Rockhampton Manufacturing Hub at dGVyZXNzYSAhIGx5b25zIHwgbnJtbXJyZCAhIHFsZCAhIGdvdiAhIGF1 or phone 0499 845 565.

About STEM Punks:

STEM Punks team of award-winning Educators & Engineers develop and deliver STEM Education programs across the world. They work closely with leading industry partners to design tailored programs, linked with future workforce needs. STEM Punks is recognised internationally as a leading STEM Education provider.

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